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A guide to the Jack Shickell annotated book and photograph, circa 1950-1960
HDC1626 (SAFR 22685)  
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  • Processing Note
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  • Historical or Biographical Note
  • Collection Scope and Content
  • Collection Arrangement

  • Title: Jack Shickell annotated book and photograph
    Date: circa 1950-1960
    Identifier/Call Number: HDC1626 (SAFR 22685)
    Creator/Collector: Masefield, John
    Physical Description: 2 items
    Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
    Building E, Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    Abstract: The Jack Shickell annotated book and photograph, circa 1950-60, (SAFR 22685, HDC 1626), contains of a copy of "Salt-Water Poems and Ballads" by John Masefield, 1960 edition, and a black and white photograph.
    Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
    Language(s): In English.

    Access

    This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

    Publication and Use Rights

    Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

    Processing Note

    Note on Description: The descriptions in this collection guide were compiled using the best available sources of information. Such sources include the creator's annotations or descriptions, collection accession files, primary and secondary source material and subject matter experts. While every effort was made to provide accurate information, in the event that you find any errors in this guide please contact the reference staff in order for us to evaulate and make corrections to this guide. P lease cite the title and collection number in any correspondence with our staff.

    Preferred Citation

    [Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1626 (SAFR 22685), Jack Shickell annotated book and photograph, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Acquisition Information

    SAFR-02158
    The items were found in the collection.

    Historical or Biographical Note

    Biography: Jack Shickell worked on the BALCLUTHA restoration between 1955-1959.

    Collection Scope and Content

    The Jack Shickell annotated book and photograph, circa 1950-60, (SAFR 22685, HDC 1626), contains of a copy of "Salt-Water Poems and Ballads" by John Masefield, 1960 edition, and a black and white photograph.
    The book was annotated by Jack Shickell. Inside front cover of the book is a bookplate "EX LIBRIS JACK SHICKELL." Annotation on the first page reads "Jack Shickell M. M. in Balclutha San Francisco 1955-9." The print depicts Shickell aloft on a yard of the BALCLUTHA with a caption on the reverse stating he fell from that yard (1964). Noted on the reverse of the print is "Gordon and Marjorie Fountain Good shipmates-both JS." This collection is processed to the collection level and is open for use without restrictions.

    Collection Arrangement

    Photographic print has been removed from the book and housed in same folder with the book.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Balclutha (museum ship)
    Historic ships--Conservation and restoration
    Shickell, Jack
    Balclutha (built 1886; ship, 3m)
    San Francisco Bay (Calif.)
    Black-and-white prints
    Ballads
    Poems
    Ships--Maintenance and repair
    Restoration (Ship)